How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Dermaxime Eye Gel Ingredients
October 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Other than water and fragrance, there are seven ingredients in Dermaxime Instant Eye Lift gel, the company’s only eye gel. The product advertises an immediate, but temporary, solution to lines and wrinkles of the eyes. The lifting effect can last…
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Five Types of Wounds
A wound is any type of injury to the skin. Wounds can be open wounds, in which the skin is broken or torn or closed wounds. Although open wounds can bleed and run the risk of infections, closed wounds can…
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Benefits of Soaking Feet in Epsom Salt
Epsom salts are commonly used bath salts that are distilled from water from naturally occurring minerals. Named after the town of Epsom in England, the mineral name for these salts is magnesium sulfate heptahydrate. Epsom salts are inexpensive and easily…
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Prostate Gland Functions
The prostate is a mass of gland-like tissue that also includes muscle and fibrous tissue. It is located under the bladder and in front of the rectum in males. Although the prostate is not part of the urinary tract, it…
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4 Ways to Treat Hip Pain
1. Myofascial Release Can Help Myofascial release treatments can relieve hip pain by loosening up tight connective tissue around the hip and realigning the joint itself. Myofascial release is a massage technique that focuses on the connective tissues of the…
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4 Ways to Avoid Muscle Atrophy With Bell’s Palsy
1. Don’t Panic About Muscle Atrophy In general, muscle atrophy is not a worry with Bell’s palsy. Since the facial paralysis symptoms resolve within several weeks for the majority of those stricken with this disorder, the muscles usually aren’t paralyzed…
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Basketball Games for 2 Players
Basketball is a great way to build endurance, jumping ability, hand–eye coordination and cardiovascular health, but often there aren’t enough players available to form two teams. There are some great games that can be played with only two players that…
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The Power of saying
October 24, 2013 Communication
There is tremendous power in what you say and how you say it, whether you are aware that you have this kind of power or not. ‘Saying’ can make or break the lives of others. There are many different ways…
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Prostate Enlargement Symptoms
The prostate gland is part of the reproductive system in males and is responsible for producing fluid that assists in the movement of sperm during ejaculation. An enlarged prostate is often called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign prostatic hypertrophy….
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Soy Protein Isolate Defined
October 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Soybeans and soy-derived protein products are complete vegetarian protein sources. Like animal protein sources, they provide all of the essential amino acids. In addition to being a high-quality protein source, soy protein isolate offers additional health benefits. Identification Soy…
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How to Use Ayurvedic Herbs for Depression
Overview According to Holistic Online, Ayurveda attributes depression to an imbalance of one of the three doshas (the biological forces governing all life processes): vata, pitta or kapha. Some people can also suffer depression because they lack awareness of themselves…
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Causes of Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a condition where the body is not able to regulate levels of glucose (a sugar) in the blood. There are three types of diabetes mellitus: type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. While the causes of…
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How to Make a Coffee Scrub
October 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Coffee contains a compound called caffeic acid, which is reported in the December 2008 issue of the “Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and wound healing benefits, as well as the ability to stimulate collagen…
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Prostate Inflammation Symptoms
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. Acute bacterial prostatitis, chronic bacterial prostatitis and chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome are the three forms of symptomatic prostate inflammation. The National Center for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases estimates 14…
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How to Slim Down in the Tummy
Overview Slimming down in the tummy can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Unfortunately, spot reduction of body fat does not work well, and the body saves abdominal fat. Lowering your body fat percentage is the best way to slim…
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Flu Virus B Symptoms
Influenza type B is one of the two virus types that cause seasonal influenza. It belongs to the virus family Orthomyxoviridae along with influenza type A, the other cause of seasonal flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states…
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3 Ways to Choose an Elderly Caregiver
October 24, 2013 Senior Health
1. Look for a Certified Caregiver A certified caregiver will know how to deal with medications, recognize signs of a health-related emergency and monitor vital signs. A certified elderly caregiver is also experienced in more personal issues, such as knowing…
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3 Ways to Live With Autism
1. Focus on the Family When a child is diagnosed with autism, families often go into crisis mode and focus all of their attention and resources on that child. The singular goal often becomes getting treatment for that child at…
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Remedies for Dry Brittle Hair
October 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Dry, brittle hair can look dull and flat, and is more prone to breakage than hair that is amply moisturized. Dry hair can be the result of sun exposure, too many drying hair products, certain hairstyles that pull on the…
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How to Slim Down the Belly
Overview Slimming down the belly proves difficult for some people. Certain areas of the body store fat willingly and hang on to it as a survival tactic against starvation. You must decrease your calories and increase your physical activity, but…
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Signs a Relative is Lonely
October 23, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Oftentimes, relatives are the last persons to learn that a member of the family is lonely. Being a member of your family, you should take it upon yourself to see to it that this malady is not experienced by any…
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Knee Pain With Osteoarthritis
Overview The knees work to support and absorb physical shock from the rest of the body. The bones in the knee joint are protected and cushioned by cartilage and a special fluid called synovial fluid. The cartilage can wear down,…
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Abdominal Exercises to Flat Stomach and Tight Abs
A lean, tight abdomen not only makes you look hotter but also increases your balance, posture and functional strength. Training your abs is a main component of core stabilization training. Although ab exercises like crunches and sit-ups for your rectus…
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Desk Chair Exercises
If you work a desk job, you know that you spend countless hours hunched over a keyboard with little activity throughout the day. You can exercise and stretch at your desk to maintain your health and flexibility and to increase…
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What Are the Treatments for Low White Blood Count?
Low white blood cell numbers, a condition known as neutropenia, results from a number of conditions such as infection, anemia and certain cancers. Neutropenia is often a side effect of cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatments that are toxic to the…
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A Fast Way to Burn Fat
October 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing weight comes neither easily nor quickly for most people. Yet it is so very important for millions of Americans who are at higher risk of diabetes, heart problems and strokes because of excess weight. High-intensity interval training (HIT),…
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How to Build a High School Baseball Pitcher’s Mound
Overview When learning a new sport, it is important to mimic game conditions as closely as possible. For pitchers, using a pitching mound can help the athlete learn how to develop speed and accuracy. This easy project can be done…
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Top 10 Healthiest Cereals
October 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Shopping for cereal can be confusing because of the many different options available. A healthy cereal should provide you with a bowl full of good nutrition: low calories, high fiber, high protein and packed with vitamins and minerals to give…
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How to Select a Baseball Catcher’s Mitt
Overview No matter if you are trying to be the next Yogi Berra or are simply a weekend warrior, choosing a catcher’s mitt is an important process. Sizing catcher’s mitts vary substantially from other types of mitts, so it is…
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CPR Procedures for Unconscious, Choking Infant
An infant who is choking will quickly become unconscious if you do not remove the foreign object from her airway. While the infant is conscious, a rescuer can provide a series of back blows and chest compressions to the infant…
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